The gravitational force in lb of the earth on a satellite


The gravitational force (in lb) of the earth on a satellite (the weight of the satellite) is given by  where x is the vertical distance (in mi) from the center of the earth to the satellite. How much work is done in moving the satellite from the earth's surface to an altitude of 2000 mi? The radius of the earth is 3960 mi.

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